2008 Ford Edge vs 2008 Jeep Commander
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2008 Ford Edge | 2008 Jeep Commander |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 1,118 | 325 |
| Recall campaigns | 6 | 4 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 31 | 56 |
| Investigations | 2 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 39 | 13 |
| Fire reports | 15 | 3 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 18–19 | 14–16 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 87,000 mi | 84,500 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Edge | Jeep Commander |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 437 | 22 |
| Electrical System | 158 | 200 |
| Power Train | 277 | 30 |
| Engine | 91 | 58 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 91 | 15 |
| Service Brakes | 76 | 10 |
| Exterior Lighting | 69 | 5 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 58 | 6 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 56 | 83 |
| Clunking / rattling | 56 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 44 | 11 |
| Airbag warning light | 44 | 9 |
| Hesitation / surging | 31 | 5 |
| Check engine light | 28 | 14 |
| Shifting problems | 27 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 21 | 0 |
2008 Ford Edge
2008 Jeep Commander
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.